Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 · Boston, L.C. Page and Company (Incorporated) · leaf 29
e sawhis brothers ridingout into the world towin their fortunes, hefain would have fol-lowed. Throwinghimself on hisknees before theKing, he cried, Oh,royal Sire, bestowupon me also a swordand a steed, that Imay up and away tofollow my brethren. But the Kinglaughed him to scorn. Thou a sword !… … 28 THE GATE OF THE GIANT SCISSORS. Now just at that moment it happened thatthe Court Tailor came into the room to measurethe King for a new mantle of ermine. Forth-with the grinning Jester began shrieking withlaughter, so that the bells upon his motley capwere all set a-jangling. What now, Fool ?…
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